Amazon and Adobe announced some interesting new products this week that could change the face of mobile. We also heard plenty of new information about Apple’s “iPhone 6″ and “iWatch.
Apple’s next iPhone could feature a built-in barometer. This sensor could be used for altitude tracking and weather forecasting.
As Brent Dirks noted “With a barometer, apps could help users determine their current altitude or change in altitude, like when on a run. A barometer is also used to help forecast upcoming weather changes because of changes in air pressure.”
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Meanwhile, more information leaked about Apple’s long-rumored wearable device, the iWatch.
On Tuesday, Economic Times said the device would arrive before the end of September and feature an OLED display. The paper expects a price point of $349 with initial shipment numbers around 10 million units.
Unfortunately, the same report said that Apple was having power draw issues with the OLED display. Whether this issue could delay the release of the iWatch remains to be seen.
Later in the week, The Wall Street Journal noted that the iWatch will arrive in different versions and come equipped with a number of sensors. The publication reports that the device is likely to come in multiple screen sizes. It’s not specified whether these will include the 2.5-inch measurement that was reported earlier by Reuters as a probable size of the device.
The Journal also reports that, according to people familiar with the matter, the iWatch will feature more than 10 health- and fitness-tracking sensors.
Finally, 9to5Mac reported that over the past few weeks, the company has invited athletes from the NBA, MLB, and NHL to its Cupertino campus to test the smart watch’s fitness capabilities in intense training environments.
They note:
Apple is said to be working with Los Angeles Lakers basketball player Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Kings right winger Dustin Brown, and a few other star athletes, including a player from the Boston Red Sox, on the testing project. The athletes are said to have signed non-disclosure-agreements regarding the existence of the upcoming Apple wearable device.
Both the iPhone 6 and iWatch are expected to launch in September.
